Alterations and additions can bring new life to many old buildings and upgrade the neighborhood’s appeal at the same time. Having won a 2014 design excellence award from the Ontario Association of Architects, this three-storey high modern home is located in mid-town Toronto residential neighborhood Moore Park. The modern Canadian residence showcases a defining flexibility created on the grounds […]

Two Barns House by RS+ Architects is located in a quiet northern district of Tychy, Poland, near a forest complex. Access is achieved by cul-de-sac from the main road connecting the plot in its north-west corner. Zoning plans based on the analysis of the urban area imposed roof geometry and the maximum height of the building. […]

Presented during the Maison & Objet Paris 2014, Pandora sideboard designed by WEWOOD – Portuguese Joinery assumes itself as functional piece for storage. The unconventional cabinet features several compartments of different sizes and formats that adapt to the daily needs of the user. Envisioned and developed in 100% solid oak, this sideboard has four drawers, […]

Marble has seen its fair share of creative handling and has become a favorite in many upscale residences throughout the years. Modern bathrooms can surprise you with materials and shapes you never though matched, but also with a fascinating suite of different types of marble cut and shaped into a myriad modern ways. In addition […]

The family’s first child entered the world as the construction of his future home was well underway. Spreading over three levels, this modern family home known as the V House sums up 354 square meters organized around a central staircase. This important design element was imagined as pivoting the whole floor plan. Agraz Arquitectos imagined […]

Following a competition for the design of motifs for Norway’s new banknote series this spring, the winners were announced by Norges Bank as a duo working together to shape the nation’s new banknote design for its release in 2017. “Norges Bank has decided that a combination of two proposals submitted will go on for further work. The obverse sides […]

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of putting your keys in the door at the end of the long day and knowing that the property belongs to you. Homeownership affords you the ability to completely customize a home to fit your needs and personal style, all while building equity. Who could blame you for wanting […]

Bittoni Architects envisioned a striking remodel of a modest beach bungalow originally built in 1913 and relocated in 1920. The exterior of the Bay Street Residence remains true to its original form, preserving its inherent street presence. Wrapped in zinc cladding- a weatherproof and corrosion resistant material- the residence was imagined as a tiny fortress […]

Seen by its designers – Ellivo Architects – as “an exploration of flexibility, space, and materials“, this private Australian home provides a deep feeling of intimacy. Built in Paddington, Australia, the minimalist house on a slope takes the name of its location. The Paddington Residence maximizes natural light, breezes and views without jeopardizing the family’s privacy. Interior designer Tanya Zealey of Ellivo Architects […]

The skilled craftsmen at David Glover Furniture create charming bespoke kitchens that blend modern functionality with aesthetics. In today’s post we would like to share one of the company’s latest work, especially developed for a residential project in Woolacombe, North Devon. The Outlook Curved Bespoke Kitchen features an elegant dining table with unconventional seating units […]